Does anyone know of any good modern poets?

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   emmajayne89posted 14 years ago

   Every book shop that I have ever found has a SERIOUS lack of modern poetry and, being a passionate and eager poet myself, I'm super eager to get my hands on some good books! Or even just internet links to interesting websites or poets?
   I get my weekly fix by attending poetry readings but if someone can help me with this dilemma, I will be very much appreciative! Thanks.

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      santosh1946posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      The greatest modern poets are T.S Eliot and Ezra Pound. T.S. Eliot's greatest works are The Waste Land, The Hollow Men, Ash Wednesday, Four Quartets. These are easily available on every bookstore. Other important poets are ee cummings, W.H. Auden, Stephen spender, Dylan Thomas, George Barker.
      Best Wishes
      Santosh Kumar

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   Sab Ohposted 14 years ago

   alternate poet, right here on hubpages is a good modern poet!

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   H.C Porterposted 14 years ago

   Blonde poet is a great poet-and she us here as well

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      blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Oh gee thanks heaps for that H.C you put a big smile on my dial. xo

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         H.C Porterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            You are more than welcome xo

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            blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            You know HC you are a great writer and so beautiful too. You light up Hubpages.

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   SpanStarposted 14 years ago

   There is a vast number of writers at Writing.com including me where they write also sort of articles, from short stories, poetry and they expect people to give their best because they do judge you and rate you.

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   AdeleCosgroveBrayposted 14 years ago

   If you wish, next time you're on You Tube run a search on John Siddique - an excellent contemporary poet.

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   emmajayne89posted 14 years ago

   thanks so much for your suggestions! I will definitely look this stuff up you've all been so helpful. thank you! x

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   Cagsilposted 14 years ago

   I do not consider myself a poet much less even a good modern poet, however, I am sure that you can find all sorts of poetry on HubPages as well as the Internet for that matter. I hope you find what you are looking for.

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   Stevennix2001posted 14 years ago

   well if you like here's the fan page to show you some of the many poets we have on hubpages.
   
   http://hubpages.com/topics/books-and-wr … poetry/604

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   Awful Poetposted 14 years ago

   Their All Hiding

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      blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Woo hoo another fellow poet

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         blake4dposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I know a poet but I don't know their name
         So I just call out hey Mr. Poet and it rhymes
         With everything...
         Blake4d

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    blake4dposted 14 years ago

    Blonde Poet Forever!!!!

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       blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       

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          Stevennix2001posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          wow, that's the first time i've ever seen golden lipstick before.

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             blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             It is dazzling isn't it?
             Straight from the shelf at Goldfinger Bargain Makeup Counter

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                Stevennix2001posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                yep it sure is.  it's almost dazzling as yourself. 

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                   blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   Aww Steve you are a sweety, sweeter than a toffee apple
                   
                   
                   
                   By the way that shade is called glazen granny smith apple gloss available from the same shop lol.

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                      King Larryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                      that's because you haven't tried my toffee apple yet?

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                         blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                         I reckon your toffee apple would be something King Larry...

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                            King Larryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                            damn straight! 

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                               blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                               King Larry rocks
                               
                               Sadly dinner-time has sounded. You have a bonza day and don't do anything I wouldn't....

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                                  King Larryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                                  yeah, you too.  by the way, steven says by too.  hey you know me better than that.  king larry does whatever the heck he wants.  lol. besides, im the new bad boy of hubpages.   

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    Ben Evansposted 14 years ago

    Monte Merrick is a very good contemporary poet as well as writer.  I like alternate poet and kflippen who are here on hubpages.
    
    A cherished moment
    is not afraid
    to give words
    a will
    by way of the writing hand.
    
    Great poets paint with words.

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    Zenith of Emotionposted 14 years ago

    Francesca Lia Block has a couple decent books out there, such as "The Rose and the Beast" and "Psyche", in which the stories are told in a very "Into the Dust" fashion, but she's not for everyone.
    
    I like her, but I've met several people who don't...

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    Greek Oneposted 14 years ago

    Leonard Cohen

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